alleryWhich of the following allows a person who is not a party to a contract to nonetheless enforce it?
AInadequacy of consideration
BAn illegal object
CA purely social agreement
DA beneficiary under a trust
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A beneficiary under a trust
A trust beneficiary, family-settlement member, assignee, etc. are recognised exceptions to privity and may enforce the contract though not parties to it.
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